Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: When things work out., 1 by Erynne

Erynne wrote:
Thanks! I like the living hedge because it's super private and more importantly, there are many birds that make it their home. It's a little unruly in sections but it's too old to be doing any drastic trimming.
Right now, there are hostas planted in these gardens because I needed somewhere to put them for the time being when I moved in last year. I've been slowly taking them out this year and putting them elsewhere because making new beds is tedious to say the least. The left side is near empty now so I'm beginning there and the right side will be next. The left gets more sun than the right so if I have to mind that.
I really like your idea there, snapple45 about creating a sense of symmetry in the way you described. Omg, that is such a good idea!! And yes, I have printed this out as well!
Lynnie68, I too have a purple smoketree that I put in last year....very vigorous and I just love it! My mugo is about the size of a basketball.

This is the other side of the yard that I'm trying to deal with albeit at a much slower pace. There is an oak which is probably still young because no acorns yet, a tiny Tsuga canadensis (planted this yr), Xanthocyparis nootkatensis 'Aurea' (planted this yr), Tilia americana (planted this yr) and in the distance, a large spruce and even further are Jack Pines. I hope that what I've planted so far on this side will work and I think I'm going to need a second job to support this new fascination. In 10 yrs time, much of this lawn will be gone if I have my way! ;)